Area Code 674 – Vehari

Overview of Area Code +92 674

Area code 674 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Vehari and its surrounding administrative district in the Punjab province of Pakistan. Vehari is located in the southern part of Punjab, approximately 100 kilometers from Multan, and serves as the headquarters of the Vehari District. The code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within this region, connecting residential, business, and government subscribers.

Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction

The 674 area code covers the entire Vehari District, which includes the urban centers of Vehari City, Burewala, Mailsi, and several smaller towns and villages. As a geographic code, it is tied to the physical location of the telephone exchange. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) administers numbering resources, and this code is allocated to fixed-line operators such as Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and other licensed local loop providers.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

To call a fixed-line number in Vehari, the dialing format depends on the caller's origin:

• Within Pakistan (domestic call): Dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 674, and then the subscriber number (typically 7 digits). Example: 0 674 XXX XXXX.
• From outside Pakistan (international call): Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries), followed by Pakistan's country code +92, then the area code without the leading zero, and the subscriber number. Example: +92 674 XXX XXXX.

For local calls within the same area code, callers may often omit the area code and dial only the 7-digit subscriber number, depending on the operator's local dialing plan. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to use the full national format.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for the 674 area. The numbering plan is closed, meaning the subscriber number length is fixed. As of the latest PTA guidelines, no changes have been announced for this code. However, with the growth of fixed-line services and the introduction of new operators, it is advisable to verify the current dialing procedures with your service provider.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Vehari, simply dial the subscriber number. For callers from other cities in Pakistan, always include the trunk prefix 0 and the area code. For international callers, remember to replace the leading 0 with +92. Ensure you have the correct country code and area code to avoid routing errors.